Grants & Awards
Application Forms
The Northern Community Health and Research Foundation has been an active supporter of research and health initiatives to impact the lives of Northern Communities in South Australia.
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NCHRF Wellness and Ageing Grant 2026-2027
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The NCHRF Board is calling for applications for research projects. Projects should provide a
research plan and budget over a 2-year time period. Available funding is up to $150,000. It is
expected that projects should commence by January 2026.
The NCHRF currently has a particular focus on Wellness & Ageing in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. In assessing applications, the Board will consider research rigor, alignment with NCHRF philosophy and focus, the relevance of the research for the general public and for health care in the northern communities of Adelaide. Projects with translational potential are encouraged.
While not essential, Principal Investigators in the early to mid-career researcher category (up to 15 years post PhD) are strongly encouraged to apply, and the Board encourages collaboration, and partnerships with research and community organisations, and will look favourably on applications with other funding partnerships. Projects that are likely to lead to further funding opportunities or some sustainability are likely to be viewed positively. The NCHRF Board will make the final decision maker.
HOW TO APPLY
Completed application forms and supporting documents should be forwarded
electronically, in one pdf file, to Chairman of the Grants Committee C/- think advisory
hello@nchrf.com.au
Closing date is Friday 15 August 2025 at 5pm.
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NORTHERN COMMUNITIES HEALTH FOUNDATION (NCHF)
DEREK FREWIN EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD 2020
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This prize has been established by the Northern Communities Health Foundation (NCHF) in recognition of the outstanding contribution Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin has given to both the NCHF and the University of Adelaide. This year the NCHF Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award will be presented to those working in the field of Neurology or relevant related areas.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Completed application forms and supporting documents should be forwarded electronically, in one pdf file, to fhsres@adelaide.edu.au by COB on Friday 24th July 2020.
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2026 Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award
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The Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award was established by the The Northern Community Health and Research Foundation in recognition of the outstanding contribution Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO has given to both the NCH Research Foundation and the University of Adelaide.
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The value of the prize is $5,000.
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The Board will give consideration to research rigor and also to the relevance of the research for the general public and for health care professionals in the northern communities of Adelaide.
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The NCH Research Foundation welcomes applications for small research projects and community engagement activities particularly over one or two-year periods. Projects that are likely to lead to further funding opportunities or some sustainability are likely to be viewed positively.
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For more information, contact the Foundation at chair@nchrf.com.au or the University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Research Development team via josie.gray@adelaide.edu.au.
Applications for 2026 will be opened in June 2025. ​
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NORTHERN COMMUNITIES HEALTH FOUNDATION (NCHF)
DEREK FREWIN EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD 2020
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This prize has been established by the Northern Communities Health Foundation (NCHF) in recognition of the outstanding contribution Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin has given to both the NCHF and the University of Adelaide. This year the NCHF Derek Frewin Early Career Researcher Award will be presented to those working in the field of Neurology or relevant related areas.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Completed application forms and supporting documents should be forwarded electronically, in one pdf file, to fhsres@adelaide.edu.au by COB on Friday 24th July 2020.
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2028 Visiting Professorship
Nominations for the 2028 Northern Community Health & Research Foundation Visiting Professorship are now open. Through this program, the Foundation provides up to $15,000 for travel and accommodation for a peer-nominated leading researcher to visit Adelaide to participate in a program of events including undergraduate teaching, primary care programs and meeting with health professionals and researchers.
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You are invited to nominate an internationally eminent researcher or clinician to visit Adelaide in 2028, (preferably during September/October 2028). Nominations will be opened shortly later in 2025.
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